A rich and comforting one-pot soup with spicy Italian sausage, soft gnocchi, vegetables, and a creamy herb-infused broth — perfect for weeknights or cozy weekends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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1 lb Italian sausage (hot or mild)
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1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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2 carrots, peeled and diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 (16 oz) package gnocchi
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 cups baby spinach
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown sausage over medium heat. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pot, sauté onion, carrot, and celery until soft (5–6 minutes). Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
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Pour in broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle boil.
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Return sausage to pot. Add gnocchi and simmer 3–4 minutes, until tender.
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Lower heat. Stir in cream and spinach. Cook 1–2 minutes until spinach wilts.
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Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Let soup sit 5 minutes before serving.